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tomshardware
10 months ago

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

➀ Windows 11 on Arm runs on selected Android smartphones but experiences rapid heating and significant battery drain; ➁ Despite performance issues, it can perform certain tasks and run older games; ➂ The experience is facilitated by Windows on Arm development focused on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips, with limitations due to incomplete driver support.
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tomshardware
10 months ago

The world's first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC is in the works — Geekom teases new QS series mini-PCs with Snapdragon X Elite CPU

➀ Geekom is reportedly preparing the QS series of mini-PCs with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip; ➁ This device will be the first Snapdragon X Elite mini-PC, as Qualcomm unexpectedly canceled the Snapdragon X Elite dev kit; ➂ The mini-PC's specifications, pricing, or additional information are not yet known.
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trendforce
12 months ago

[News] Samsung Reported to Use Qualcomm Processors Instead of Its Exynos Processors in Home Appliances

➀ Samsung is reportedly replacing its Exynos processors with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in home appliances; ➁ The move is part of Samsung's strategy to expand the use of Snapdragon processors in its Galaxy flagship phones; ➂ TechNews reports that this change could affect the performance and cost of Samsung's home appliance products.
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kitguru
12 months ago

Qualcomm cancels Snapdragon Dev Kit for Windows on Arm

➀ Qualcomm has canceled its Snapdragon mini-PC development kit for Windows on Arm, originally planned for release in June. ➁ The company cited that the mini-PC did not meet its standards of excellence. ➂ Some developers had received the kit before the cancellation, and it was found to perform similarly to the Apple M3 Pro but with limitations such as lack of Linux support. ➃ The mini-PC was intended to help developers port their apps to Windows on Arm, supporting the growing market of Snapdragon X powered CoPilot+ laptops.
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androidauthority
about 1 year ago

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Rumored to Prioritize Efficiency Over Raw CPU Performance

➀ Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is rumored to focus on energy efficiency rather than raw CPU performance. ➁ The chip is expected to come in two variants: SM8750 (standard) and SM8750P (performance). ➂ It will be built using TSMC’s 3nm process, aiming to reduce power consumption and extend battery life. ➃ The chip will feature Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU cores and AI-focused upgrades, including a Low-Power Artificial Intelligence subsystem.
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